Beijing Forbidden City Entrance Ticket (with Optional Guided Service)

As a UNESCO World Heritage site and the symbol of ancient China, the Forbidden City (officially called the Palace Museum) is considered the largest wooden architectural complex in the world. With a maximum of 80,000 entrance tickets are released every day, a pre-booked admission ticket can ensure you skip the ticketing line at the entrance and have a stress-free visit.

• Tickets can be booked 10 days in advance, and last-minute booking acceptable.

• Present passport to get entrance access. No need to exchange paper ticket.

• Feel the might of China's emperors at a masterpiece of imperial palace architecture in China.

• Optional professional tour guide service. Listen to the interesting stories of eight famous figures in the Forbidden City. (Available: English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian and Japanese)

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Peak Season (April 1st - October 31st): 8:30 - 17:00. Last Entry: 16:10.
Off Season (November 1st - March 31st): 8:30 - 16:30. Last entry: 15:40.
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Visitors must enter from Wu Men (South Gate), and exit from Shenwu Men (North Gate) or Donghua Men (East Gate).
Passport name and number is required for “all participants” upon booking. Please make sure the passengers' information you fill in on your booking form is exactly the same as that on their passports. Otherwise, you may not be able to access to the attraction.
No e-ticket or paper ticket. The only document is your passport. Please show your passport at the entrance for direct entry.
The ticket is only valid on the day you book to travel.
Group tickets can be verification under any one people of the group. No-show ticket is non-refundable after ticket verification.
A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Most travelers can participate
The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays due to the maintenance.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers